Yonhap News Summary

Former President Yoon Suk Yeol's suspended prison sentence in an election law trial has been upheld by an appeals court, potentially forcing the main opposition party to return nearly US$30 million in election expenses. Meanwhile, the ruling Democratic Party (DP) leader Kim Min-seok reversed his claim of collusion with a religious sect, the Shincheonji Church of Jesus, leading to internal divisions and backlash among party members.

Additionally, the National Election Commission (NEC) headquarters was raided by a special counsel team over allegations of preferential treatment in selecting a ballot printer maker and suspected tampering of official voting logs.

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